3. Dolphins may lose starting receiver for rest of season

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Injuries are part of the NFL, and good teams are able to overcome critical losses. That will likely be the challenge the Dolphins face when forced to play the final nine games without slot receiver Brandon Gibson, who suffered what appears to be a serious left knee injury in the first quarter. Gibson has scored three touchdowns in the season's first seven games, including one against the Patriots before the injury. Now the Dolphins must develop Rishard Matthews as its slot receiver and find a new backup.

Injuries are part of the NFL, and good teams are able to overcome critical losses. That will likely be the challenge the Dolphins face when forced to play the final nine games without slot receiver Brandon Gibson, who suffered what appears to be a serious left knee injury in the first quarter. Gibson has scored three touchdowns in the season's first seven games, including one against the Patriots before the injury. Now the Dolphins must develop Rishard Matthews as its slot receiver and find a new backup.